Rockets in discussions with second-round pick Alessandro Gentile

Just days removed from winning the Italian League championship, Alessandro Gentile was not a part of the Rockets press conference to introduce their draft picks. It remained unclear when they would be able to add Gentile, a second-round pick acquired from the Timberwolves, to their roster.

“Still in discussion,” Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said. “He’s somebody that is so highly-regarded already in Europe, so ready to play. He’s somebody we’re in discussions with about when and if he would come over. Under discussion. Obviously someone with a lot of pedigree in Europe even though he’s only 22 having won the championship just now, the best player in the Italian League. That’s something we have to talk to his agent about and him about and see what the best plan is.”

Media in Italy reported on Sunday that Gentile was offered a a three-year, $3.2 million extension that would include an out to jump to the NBA after the 2015-16 season, but talks are ongoing.